
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (46 Rentals)
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1729 Seminary Ave, Unit 2

MacArthur Heights

Oakland Station

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10010 MacArthur Boulevard

21 Danbury St

11818 Foothill Way

4515-4515 Penniman Ave
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2684 73rd Ave, Unit Apt 2

2684 73rd Ave, Unit Apt 2

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1131 88th Ave, Unit B

The Grove

MacArthur

Brookfield Place

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2451 Seminary Ave

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Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community

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11810 Foothill Way

Pinewood Terrace

2646 64th Ave

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The Palms On Seminary

5452 Bancroft Ave

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd

1242 88th Ave

9008 A St

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Southeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oakland Hills Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,595 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,421 | $2,950 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,698 | $3,100 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $2,395 | $3,500 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $4,413 | $4,413 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Oakland Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2451 Seminary Ave priced from $1,350. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| The Palms On Seminary | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Oakland Hills, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Oakland Hills area is the $2.85 price per square foot C1 Model at Shadow Woods in the in the Caballo Hills neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Southeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue starting at $2,750 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Woods | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #12 | 8043 Greenridge Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave | 5360 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment is $1,421 at Oakland Station.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.
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